Richard Bingham
Rear-Admiral (retired) THE HONOURABLE Richard Bingham, R.N. (6 May, 1847 – 12 November, 1924) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The younger son of the Third Earl of Lucan, Bingham's mother was a sister to the Earl of Cardigan, who'd been in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava.[1]
Bingham was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 1 June, 1869[2] after serving in the sloop Rosario in Australia.[3]
Bingham was promoted to the rank of Commander with seniority of 30 June, 1884.[4]
Bingham was promoted to the rank of Captain with seniority of 30 June, 1891.
Bingham was placed ont he Retired List at his own request on 6 January, 1897.
Bingham was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) with seniority of 15 March, 1904.
Bingham died in London following an operation, aged 77.[5]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Raymond B. Needham |
Captain of H.M.S. Orwell 5 Jul, 1883 – 6 Jul, 1884 |
Succeeded by Edward G. F. Law |
| Preceded by Arthur C. B. Bromley |
Captain of H.M.S. Swift 17 Nov, 1887 – 18 Apr, 1891 |
Succeeded by Francis G. Kirby |
| Preceded by George L. Atkinson |
Captain of H.M.S. Indefatigable 11 Jul, 1893 – c. 21 Aug, 1893[Inference] |
Succeeded by The Hon. Richard Bingham |
| Preceded by The Hon. Richard Bingham |
Captain of H.M.S. Indefatigable 18 Jul, 1894 |
Succeeded by Robert D. B. Bruce |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Rear-Admiral Bingham." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Nov 18, 1924; pg. 20; Issue 43812.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1883). p. 9.
- ↑ "Rear-Admiral Bingham." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Nov 18, 1924; pg. 20; Issue 43812.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 8.
- ↑ "Rear-Admiral Bingham." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Nov 18, 1924; pg. 20; Issue 43812.
